NEWMAR BAY STAR 2016: PARKING BRAKE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V642000

Make Model Year
NEWMAR BAY STAR 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-10-22 2015-10-13 2015-10-13

Production Dates: 2015-07-08 - 2015-09-14

Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation

Component: PARKING BRAKE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 86

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Newmar Corporation "Newmar" is recalling certain model year 2016 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport and Canyon Star motorhomes manufactured July 8, 2015, to September 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the parking brake actuator may be out of calibration causing the parking brake system to not properly hold the vehicle even with the parking brake pedal fully depressed. Additionally, the parking brake may not disengage completely when the parking brake pedal is released.

Consequence

If the parking brake does not fully engage, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash. A parking brake that drags may result in a wheel end fire.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake foot pedal assembly, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.